Friday, 12 April 2019 09:48
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Everybody knows you should be running some kind of anti-virus security software on your computers. But, what you might not know, is that's not the only--or even the best--way to keep hackers, criminals, and spies out of your network. So, this week, we're focused on cybersecurity in general, and in…
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Thursday, 04 April 2019 21:20
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Wind power is making headlines this week, from the White House, to a small rural community Ohio where they're providing power for General Motors and Microsoft. Google is also getting in on the act, with new technology that can actually predict when the wind will blow. **Please note: You can…
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Kevin Cook of Akron has been charged with felonious assault after police say he fired several shots at two women outside of the Northside Tavern on North Howard Street Friday night. According to reports, the altercation started inside of the bar and then spilled out into the parking lot. The…
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Akron Police are looking for two, rather brazen theives, who stole an ATM from the lobby of the Courtyard Marriott at 41 Furnace Street downtown Sunday night. The masked men ordered a hotel employee to lay down on the ground, then rolled the ATM out the front door and into…
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A new study on Human Trafficking in Ohio, done recently by the University of Cincinnati, is being used by State officials to better help victims--many of whom, are children. Sophia Pappadimos, is the Anti Human Trafficking Coordinator for the Ohio Department of Public Safety, Jeanne Destro talked to her today…
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Thursday, 28 March 2019 20:30
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This week, it’s all about cars—from students actually building and racing their own Formula cars, to tires for autonomous fleets, and car companies gearing up for a time when more computers than people do the driving. **Please note, you can also subscribe to this program as a podcast on Android…
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Update: Police say that Ellie Ludwig was found safe late Wednesday night along with her bilogical mother Melissa, who does not have custody of the child. The girl and Melissa Ludwig were in Akron, and located by Akron Police. No further details have been released. -- Barberton Police are asking…
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Friday, 22 March 2019 09:25
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This week, The FBI hunts crypto criminals, something fishy with blockchain, flip-phones making a comeback, and rear view mirrors that actually look back at you! ***Please note: This show is now available as a podcast on Apple and Android devices. To find out how to subscribe, follow these links:…
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Akron's infant mortality rate has decreased by nearly 9 percent since 2016, according to a data revealed at Mayor Dan Horrigan's third annual Health Equity Summit Tuesday. The group Full Term First Birthday, created in 2017 at the direction of the mayor, has released details of their three-year strategic plan…
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An 18-year-old man was robbed of his cellphone in broad daylight Monday afternoon, around 3:30 at the intersection of Kenmore Boulevard and 13th Street Southwest. The victim told Akron Police that a man walked up behind him, put him in a chokehold and slammed him to the ground, before taking…
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Springfield Township Police have a new member of the team: K-9 Brodie! The German Shepherd all the way from Jessen, Germany, was introduced last with alongside his handler, Officer Shawn Brady. The two will be attending an extensive, 6-week training in Wapakoneta, Ohio, and then Brodie will be ready to…
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UPDATE: Tallmadge Police say Destiny Pritchett was found safe. Word from the department is that she ran awway last week. -- The Tallmadge Police Department is asking for the public's help finding missing 17-year-old Destiny Pritchett. According to a release, Pritchett was first reported missing on March 13th. The circumstances,…
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Friday, 15 March 2019 09:47
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This week, using big data to fight opiod addiction, big data breaches—and what the government can do to stop them, the latest on efforts to restore net neutrality, and the race in space to provide internet access.
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Friday, 08 March 2019 12:58
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This week, more details on how Facebook is becoming an internet service provider, where to look for new tech jobs, our greatest cyber threat, and a new app that’s sure to be a hit with pet lovers.
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